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My name is Phyllis Schlafly
You may not know a lot about me.
Some people may think my opinion does not compare
But you should hear my fair share.
Let’s start at the beginning; in St. Louis, Missouri where I was born on August 15, 1924 That day, I became the daughter of Odlie and John Stewart, my parents who I adore.
I attended a Catholic school named the Academy of Sacred Heart
Little do people know I graduated as Valedictorian using my smarts.
Maryville College, was the name of the first college I attended
I moved to another school, Washington University, but that was not where I ended.
It was my Junior year of college when I transferred
There, I rushed as a Phi Beta Kappa, the sorority I preferred.
Later on in my life I went to Radcliffe College because of the scholarship I acquired
I received my masters, specifically in the field of political science, something I desired.
My fate brought me back to Washington University, my final college destination,
The year was 1978, when I was finally granted my law degree, only through dedication.
After College, I continued to love politics, my favorite subject
A job was open for the republican congressman, Claude I. Bakewell, which was perfect.
His election was successful, also meaning that I had to get a new type of employment
I worked as a librarian and a researcher, which were all not an enjoyment.
All of me was still interested in politics, it was something I still felt strong about
As a delegate, I went to Republican conventions which opened a new route.
I met my husband Fred Schlafly and discovered he had the same obsession
Together we had six children, but still kept on hand without question.
Three times I ran for Congress, where each year become more and more stressful
Sadly, each election was unsuccessful.
The National Federation of Republican Woman, gave me the chance to an election
This time was different, I won the spot as Vice President, finally no rejection.
Barry Goldwater was running for office at the time where I could never complain A Choice not Echo was where I published my thoughts about his campaign.
But it was neither this book nor the others that I am known for
It was my voice on the Equal Rights Amendment that was the score.
I believed that the ERA would take away women rights
I did not like how women would have to enter in combat and join in the fights.
The roles of women from all over would be taken away
Since fifty percent of financial responsibility would be the new role of women everyday.
It was not only these two situations that I truly did not enjoy
I felt as though traditional family life would now be destroyed.
Homosexual marriages was also a corruptive matter I did not believe in
Which would eventually lead to unisex bathrooms all within
I started to spread the word of my view
The Phyllis Schlafly Report came about which was the first place my beliefs grew.
Stop ERA and another called Eagle Forum were both groups formed from my voice
Mainly religious groups, the John Birch Society, and Republicans supported my choice.
I knew my voice had prevailed
When it was I who made the ERA fail.
It was because of my voice that made the ratification process slow down
It exceeded the 7 year limit and I did not frown.
Altogether throughout my years
I made over 50 appearances to congress and to legislative representatives with no fears.
I still remain as a commentator, as well as a speaker, and as an author too
Most importantly the Phyllis Schlafly Report is where I will always remain true.
Phyllis Schlafly
Emily's Profile | Ellie's Profile--scroll down the page
Ellie's Profile
My name is Phyllis Schlafly
You may not know a lot about me.
Some people may think my opinion does not compare
But you should hear my fair share.
Let’s start at the beginning; in St. Louis, Missouri where I was born on August 15, 1924 That day, I became the daughter of Odlie and John Stewart, my parents who I adore.
I attended a Catholic school named the Academy of Sacred Heart
Little do people know I graduated as Valedictorian using my smarts.
Maryville College, was the name of the first college I attended
I moved to another school, Washington University, but that was not where I ended.
It was my Junior year of college when I transferred
There, I rushed as a Phi Beta Kappa, the sorority I preferred.
Later on in my life I went to Radcliffe College because of the scholarship I acquired
I received my masters, specifically in the field of political science, something I desired.
My fate brought me back to Washington University, my final college destination,
The year was 1978, when I was finally granted my law degree, only through dedication.
After College, I continued to love politics, my favorite subject
A job was open for the republican congressman, Claude I. Bakewell, which was perfect.
His election was successful, also meaning that I had to get a new type of employment
I worked as a librarian and a researcher, which were all not an enjoyment.
All of me was still interested in politics, it was something I still felt strong about
As a delegate, I went to Republican conventions which opened a new route.
I met my husband Fred Schlafly and discovered he had the same obsession
Together we had six children, but still kept on hand without question.
Three times I ran for Congress, where each year become more and more stressful
Sadly, each election was unsuccessful.
The National Federation of Republican Woman, gave me the chance to an election
This time was different, I won the spot as Vice President, finally no rejection.
Barry Goldwater was running for office at the time where I could never complain
A Choice not Echo was where I published my thoughts about his campaign.
But it was neither this book nor the others that I am known for
It was my voice on the Equal Rights Amendment that was the score.
I believed that the ERA would take away women rights
I did not like how women would have to enter in combat and join in the fights.
The roles of women from all over would be taken away
Since fifty percent of financial responsibility would be the new role of women everyday.
It was not only these two situations that I truly did not enjoy
I felt as though traditional family life would now be destroyed.
Homosexual marriages was also a corruptive matter I did not believe in
Which would eventually lead to unisex bathrooms all within
I started to spread the word of my view
The Phyllis Schlafly Report came about which was the first place my beliefs grew.
Stop ERA and another called Eagle Forum were both groups formed from my voice
Mainly religious groups, the John Birch Society, and Republicans supported my choice.
I knew my voice had prevailed
When it was I who made the ERA fail.
It was because of my voice that made the ratification process slow down
It exceeded the 7 year limit and I did not frown.
Altogether throughout my years
I made over 50 appearances to congress and to legislative representatives with no fears.
I still remain as a commentator, as well as a speaker, and as an author too
Most importantly the Phyllis Schlafly Report is where I will always remain true.